Chota Bheem is the two-year-old child, grandson to my sister,
who keeps me busy with his innocent chatter.
“Don’t call me Hyerank, I am Chota Bheem” he says whenever I
call him by his real name.
The kid is smart, having mastered all the puzzle games on his
ipad, sliding his tiny hands on the screen with efficiency. He watches all the
TV cartoons with interest; his favorite show is ‘Chota Bheem’ and he identifies
with the protagonist.
All the kids are smart nowadays especially those who get lots of
attention from their families and at play groups.
There are theme birthday parties held regularly where these kids
seem to have fun, a big banquet hall, or an area around pool is selected as a
venue. The parties are celebrated on a large scale where the parents and
helpers are also invited. There is separate area of the room reserved where all the
helpers are grouped together and are served cuisine that is different from what
other guests are offered. The helper will be offered only ‘Tang’ drink and one
samosa while the other guests will enjoy a plateful of assorted delicacies.
“With 50 children there are 50 ayahs, the party becomes too
expensive” complains the host.
Today Chota Bheem returns from one such fancy party with a
return gift, guess what? hmmmn-
A fish bowl
During my growing up days, the return gift did not exist. It
used to be small party with just wafers, cake and biscuits. The return gifts
were introduced in the birthday parties during late eighties, but it used to be
a small souvenir or bag of assorted goodies, but live fish bowl? Need I say
more?
The fact is that kid is amused and watches with interest as the black
shiny fish swims in the small glass jar.
“What will you name your fish?” I asked equally amused.
We start the naming game, with everybody suggesting and prompting
him, soon the rare name is decided and now the fish is called ‘Chawal’
It’s Chota Bheem’s duty to see that ‘Chawal’ is comfortable and
fed on time.
wow in disbelief - i cant believe thats the return gift.
ReplyDeleteBut on another note Chota bheem is a fav with my daughter too. She even got a Tee fron another Chota bheem lover friend. Kids indeed are smart these days.
Woah! A fish! thats too much aint it. My 2 year old got a plant once. I thought that was cool
ReplyDeletewow thats a reurn gift what an amazng idea :)
ReplyDeletewow that really a return gift what an amazing idea
ReplyDeleteA fish? Rather unusual indeed :) But what learning for your li'l Bheem.
ReplyDeleteAnd I super agree. As mom to a 4 yr old and an infant daughter, i have to literally budget seperately for the b'day parties.
Ok the only thing I can think about it is how that fishbowl was transported back with him, obviously he couldn't be expected to carry it :) !!
ReplyDeleteall the kids are invited with their ayahs or parents no?
ReplyDeleteremember i wrote “With 50 children there are 50 ayahs, the party becomes too expensive” complains the host.
also
The parties are celebrated on a large scale where the parents and helpers are also invited.
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